Spring is the perfect season to refresh your skincare routine. As the weather warms and your skin begins to shift out of winter mode, Vitamin C is the ingredient that truly earns its place on the shelf. It brightens, protects, and supports your skin's natural renewal, as well as doubles the protection offered by your daily SPF.
How to Use It
In the morning, after cleansing:
- Apply 2–4 drops to your face and neck
- Gently press it into the skin with your fingertips
- Let it absorb for 30–60 seconds
Then follow with your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
Your skin should feel comfortable. Smooth. Supported. Never tight or irritated.
Choosing the Right Vitamin C
This is where it matters most.
Not all Vitamin C formulas are created equally. Many oxidize quickly, losing their effectiveness — and sometimes causing irritation.
Look for:
- Stable forms like Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate or Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Thoughtful formulations, not just high percentages
- Dark, air-tight packaging that protects the integrity of the product
And most importantly — don't chase strength. A gentle, stable Vitamin C used consistently will offer you better results than a strong formula your skin can't tolerate.
A Few Storage Tips
- Keep your Vitamin C away from sun exposure — UV light degrades the formula quickly. Store it in a drawer or cabinet, away from direct light.
- Keep it in a cool area — heat speeds up oxidation. A cool shelf or even the fridge will help extend its potency. If your serum starts turning yellow or brown, it's time to replace it.
Here are our favorite Vitamin C:
Eminence Rosehip C+E Firming Oil - A luxurious blend of rosehip, seabuckthorn, and jojoba oils infused with Vitamins C and E to deeply hydrate, brighten and firm for a radiant glow.
Huna Rosehip Brightening Oil - A potent, organic brightening oil combining 10% Vitamin C, retinol-alternative Bakuchiol, and rosehip oil to fade pigmentation, refine texture and skin tone with a hydrating, radiant finish.
Laurel Sun Serum - A concentrated, handcrafted whole-plant serum packed with antioxidant-rich botanicals like rosehip, scarlet pimpernel, and carrot seed to repair sun damage and restore a brighter, more even complexion.
Skin Frequency Immortal Serum - A gentle yet powerful oil-based serum pairing oil-soluble Vitamin C with Bakuchiol to brighten discolouration, smooth fine lines, and refine texture without irritation.
Laurel Radiance Compound - A whole-plant brightening concentrate made with hibiscus, camu camu, and superberries that works like a natural Vitamin C and AHA serum to even tone, resurface, and restore a lit-from-within glow.
LILFOX HAUTE C Bright Serum - A potent, organic brightening oil combining 10% Vitamin C, retinol-alternative Bakuchiol, and rosehip oil to fade pigmentation, refine texture and skin tone with a hydrating, radiant finish.
Josh Rosebrook C Complex Serum - A fast-absorbing, multi-Vitamin C serum with two stabilized Vitamin C complexes alongside ferulic acid, azelaic acid, and colloidal gold that brightens, refines and strengthens your skin.
Eminence Citrus and Kale C+ E Serum - A lightweight, fast-absorbing serum delivering 16% Vitamin C stabilized by botanical ferulic acid, plus kale, spinach, and hyaluronic acid to brighten, boost collagen, and deeply hydrate all skin types.
